The general Troctolite and Hyaloclastite definition can be stated as: Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite , get to know about Properties of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite . Get to know more information about Troctolite and Hyaloclastite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.
Troctolite and Hyaloclastite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite . In this section, you will know about Troctolite and Hyaloclastite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite discoverer. The Discoverer of Troctolite is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Hyaloclastite is Unknown.
Along with Troctolite and Hyaloclastite definition, know more about the etymology of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite . Etymology of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Troctolite and Formation of Hyaloclastite . The etymology of Troctolite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout) while that of Hyaloclastite is From German Troklotit, from Greek trōktēs, a marine fish (taken to be trout). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Troctolite and Hyaloclastite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Troctolite and Hyaloclastite are listed below.
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